Pot plants spotted from air; Ulster County man arrested

Michael Randall

Saturday

Aug 28, 2010 at 2:00 AM

ROCHESTER — One man was arrested and charges are pending against others after a state National Guard counter-drug crew in a helicopter spotted more than 170 pot plants growing in Ulster County Thursday.Larry G. Stokes Jr., 32, of Tobacco Road in the Town of Rochester, had more than 75 plants growing at his home, according to the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team. Stokes was charged with criminal possession of marijuana, a felony, and unlawful growing of cannabis, a misdemeanor. He was released pending arraignment in Town Court. The crew also spotted other fields of marijuana; charges are pending against growers at those sites.mrandall@th-record.com

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